Getting Here
Reaching Northeast Secret Path is an adventure in itself, whether you choose to travel by air, ferry, or scenic highway routes. Nestled in Northern Newfoundland, the communities of Main Brook, Croque, Conche, Roddickton-Bide Arm, and Englee are accessible via multiple transportation options.
By Air
The closest airports to Northeast Secret Path are:
(YAY) St. Anthony Regional Airport (81 km from Roddickton-Bide Arm)
(YDF) Deer Lake Regional Airport (4–4.5 hours by car to Conche or Roddickton-Bide Arm)
Flights connect through St. John’s, NL, or Blanc Sablon, QC, with major airlines offering service from cities across North America and beyond.
Approximate flight times:
New York City – Montreal: 1.5 hrs
New York City – Toronto: 2 hrs
London – Montreal: 7 hrs
London – Toronto: 8 hrs
Montreal – Deer Lake: 2.5 hrs
Toronto – Deer Lake: 2.5 hrs
For rental cars at Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF):
National Car Rental: 709-454-8522 | www.nationalcar.com
Avis Car and Truck Rental – Phone: 709-635-5010 | Reservations: 1-800-879-2847
Budget Car and Truck Rental – Phone: 709-635-3211 | Reservations: 1-800-268-8900
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Phone: 709-635-4667 | After Hours: 709-635-4668 | Reservations: 1-800-736-8222
National Car and Truck Rental – Phone: 709-635-3282 | Reservations: 1-800-227-7368
Hertz Car Rental – Phone: 709-635-8211 | Reservations: 1-800-263-0600
For more information, visit the Deer Lake Regional Airport's rental car page.
For rental cars at St. Anthony Regional Airport (YAY):
National Car Rental – Phone: 709-454-8522
By Car
Once in Newfoundland, travelers can reach Northeast Secret Path by following Route 430 (The Viking Trail) from Deer Lake and turning onto Route 432 (Grenfell Drive) to Roddickton-Bide Arm or Main Brook, and continuing on Route 433 to Englee and Conche.
Approximate Drive Times:
Deer Lake to Conche: 4.5 hours
St. Anthony to Main Brook: 1 hour (82 km)
Port aux Basques to Main Brook: 6–7 hours
By Ferry
For those driving from mainland Canada, Marine Atlantic operates a year-round ferry between North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Reservations are required:
During summer, travelers can also take the St. Barbe – Blanc Sablon Ferry, which connects Newfoundland’s Viking Trail to Quebec-Labrador.
Crossing time: 80 minutes
Schedule & bookings: www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices
Shuttle & Ground Transportation
Some tour operators and lodges include airport pickup and shuttle services as part of their packages. It’s best to check with your accommodation provider in advance.
No matter how you choose to travel, the journey to Northeast Secret Path is as breathtaking as the destination itself. Whether you're arriving by air, road, or ferry, you'll be greeted with rugged landscapes, coastal beauty, and the warm hospitality of Northern Newfoundland.
